<p>Robert Half is currently seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst for a growing company in the Cleveland area. This individual will be responsible for leading systems optimization and business process improvement initiatives for the Finance and HR departments. This role serves as the primary systems expert, partnering cross-functionally to define objectives, streamline operations, and ensure successful implementation of key projects. By leveraging formal process methodologies, this position drives efficiency and strategic alignment across the organization.</p><p>Additional responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Serve as the primary systems expert and owner for Finance and HR platforms, overseeing configurations, workflows, and data governance.</li><li>Lead business process documentation, analysis, and optimization using formal improvement methodologies.</li><li>Identify and implement opportunities to streamline operations, reduce manual workarounds, and maximize technology utilization.</li><li>Partner with leadership and IT to define project objectives, evaluate system solutions, and align initiatives with business strategy.</li><li>Manage project execution, including documentation, testing, rollout, change adoption, and measurement of business outcomes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to financial planning, analysis, and reporting within a dynamic manufacturing environment. As a key contributor, you will work closely with operational leaders and private equity sponsors to drive strategic decision-making and enhance business performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the development and execution of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.</p><p>• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses, with detailed variance explanations.</p><p>• Create and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts and working capital dashboards to meet reporting requirements for private equity stakeholders.</p><p>• Build and refine consolidated financial models, integrating data from plant-level operations such as sales and gross margins.</p><p>• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate month-end close processes and management reporting.</p><p>• Analyze costs, gross margins, and profitability by product line, customer, and geographic region to support manufacturing operations.</p><p>• Partner with plant controllers and operations managers to monitor production variances, material costs, and overhead absorption.</p><p>• Prepare materials for board meetings, lender compliance reporting, and private equity sponsor presentations, ensuring clear communication of financial insights.</p><p>• Support strategic initiatives such as pricing models, new product launches, and capacity investment evaluations.</p><p>• Assist in financial due diligence and integration activities for mergers and acquisitions.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will evaluate financial data, create detailed reports, and provide actionable insights to guide budgeting, forecasting, and strategic investment decisions. Your expertise in financial modeling and analytics will play a pivotal role in driving organizational success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.</p><p>• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate financial insights to stakeholders.</p><p>• Conduct variance analysis to assess deviations from budgets and forecasts.</p><p>• Utilize tools such as Excel, Power BI, and other analytics platforms to manage and interpret financial data.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business goals.</p><p>• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to address specific business needs or challenges.</p><p>• Support efforts to improve cost control and enhance profitability.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and audit requirements.</p><p>• Provide recommendations to improve cash flow and optimize investment planning.</p>